Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Depression
How Christine works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- Tennessee
- Years in practice
- 30
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Christine
Christine Nusser is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people manage stress, anger, anxiety, depression, and relationship struggles. She works in Tennessee and brings three decades of clinical experience to each session. Her approach is practical and straightforward, with attention to what each person says they need.
Christine begins by listening to what is most urgent. She focuses on clear, doable steps people can use between sessions. That might mean learning tools to calm intense reactions, practicing new ways to communicate, or noticing patterns that keep problems alive.
Background and approach
Her background includes a Bachelor of Science in psychology from Lipscomb University, a Master of Science in Social Work from the University of Tennessee School of Social Work, and an MBA in finance from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. Christine has worked with mood disorders, chronic mental health conditions, trauma and grief, and co-occurring substance concerns over a long career.
Therapy is tailored to each person's needs and preferences. Christine draws on several approaches, choosing methods that fit the problem and the person. She aims to help people reduce symptoms, build stability, and move toward personal goals.
Clients describe practical outcomes such as better emotion management and improved communication. Much of her work centers on helping people recognize patterns, try new responses, and practice skills that make daily life easier.
What Christine works with
Everything Christine lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Christine's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Avoidant personality
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Dependent personality
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Divorce and separation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- HIV / AIDS
- Hoarding
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Somatization
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Christine lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Gottman Method
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Therapeutic approaches and online care
Christine commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). ACT focuses on helping people notice thoughts and feelings without getting ruled by them, then commit to actions that match their values; it can help with anxiety, avoidance, and anger responses. CBT breaks down problems into thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches concrete skills to change unhelpful patterns, which is useful for depression, anxiety, and anger management.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Christine collaborates with each person to decide which methods fit their needs and goals. She aims to blend techniques so clients learn skills they can use between sessions and track what helps most.
Online therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video sessions allow face-to-face conversation and skill coaching. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a client prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text let people check in, get short coaching, or do a brief update between longer sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy days and to keep momentum between scheduled meetings.
Questions people ask about Christine
What concerns does Christine commonly address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, relationship and intimacy-related issues, trauma and abuse, grief, bipolar symptoms, eating concerns, and self-esteem struggles.
What is her general therapy style?
Sessions are practical and person-focused. She uses clear steps, skill practice, and talk to help people manage emotions and solve problems.
What experience does she bring to sessions?
Christine has practiced for 30 years, working with mood disorders, chronic mental illnesses, trauma, grief, and co-occurring substance issues across her career.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is a licensed clinical social worker - LCSW - licensed in Tennessee. Her practice is based in Tennessee.
Which languages are supported for therapy?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How is cost handled and how do I begin?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.